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HIGHKEY! With Yvie Oddly and Ryan Mitchell

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RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Yvie Oddly and culture critic Ryan Mitchell host HIGHKEY! — a boldly queer LGBTQ+ podcast where pop culture, chaos, and surprisingly real conversations collide. It’s like being a fly on the wall for the most unhinged, hilarious, and heartfelt side convo at the party — with past guests like Laverne Cox, Rico Nasty, Bob the Drag Queen, and Lena Waithe, and more queer icons on the way.

Welcome to the party — BYOB, pull up a chair, and settle in because this one’s just getting started.

Episodes

Latest Episode

The Cost of Winning Drag Race With Onya Nurve

May 18, 2026 · 57m

If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at Follow along on socials @highkeyhere Highkey! is a production of iHeart Podcasts as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@ ! See for privacy information.

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Met Gala, Personal Space, and the Devil Wears Prada 2

May 11 · 57m

This week on Highkey, Ry and Yvie talk space, guilt, and the complicated dynamics of family, friendships, and living with other people. They also dive into the Met Gala discourse, fashion as art, clout-chasing, and why the internet struggles to let people enjoy things. Plus: All Stars 11 casting thoughts, returning queens, kink at Pride, and the backlash to Lizzo’s new music.  If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhereFollow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of I Heart Podcast as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doorbell Friends, Doppelgängers & Dragula With Jay Kay!

May 4 · 53m

In today’s episode of HIGHKEY! Ryan and Yvie are all over the place-from Christian music trauma to dive bars, men, and the eternal NY vs LA debate. They also get into “doorbell friends” and what adult friendships actually look like… PLUS! Jay Kay joins the show from The Boulet Brothers' Dragula. And we have to ask… Do Jay Kay and Yvie lowkey look alike or is it just us? If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhereFollow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of I Heart Podcast as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Drama, Gaychella, and the Drag Race Finale

Apr 27 · 52m

In today’s episode of HIGHKEY! Ryan and Yvie are diving into everything. 😌 They get into what it really means to be an “alt gay,” their thoughts on Addison Rae, and all the chaos that came out of Coachella (because… where do we even start?).Then they get into The Drama, sharing their unfiltered thoughts on the film—including their take on Zendaya being surrounded by white characters, and whether that choice actually adds anything to the story… or just raises more questions PLUS they get into the RuPaul's Drag Race finale So… are they actually on the same page, or is this about to turn into a full-on debate? And more importantly—where do you stand on it all? If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhereFollow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of I Heart Podcast as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Drag Race Mount Rushmore

Apr 20 · 42m

In today’s episode of HIGHKEY!, Ryan and Yvie are building their ultimate Mount Rushmores… and yes, it gets very opinionated 😌They break down their Disney picks AND—more importantly—their drag queen Mount Rushmores (because priorities). Do they actually agree, or is this about to turn into a full debate?Plus, the real question… did Ariana Grande basically choose Yvie as one of hers?! 👀And of course, they want to know: who would make your Mount Rushmore? If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhereFollow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of I Heart Podcast as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The End of Cancel Culture, Ai, Kanye West, & Coachella

Apr 13 · 51m

In today’s episode of HIGHKEY!, Ryan goes OFF about camping and why he absolutely refuses to do it.  Which somehow leads straight into Coachella talk, festival delusions, and what people are really willing to endure for a vibe.Then things take a turn as they get into the Kanye conversation… like, who is STILL defending him and what’s the reasoning?? 👀 Plus, Ry sounds off on AI—whether it’s genius or giving “we’ve gone too far”—and if he’s actually okay with where things are headed. If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhereFollow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of I Heart Podcast as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomer Banks: Breaking Beauty Standards and Bootyholes

Apr 6 · 58m

In today’s episode of HIGHKEY!, Ry and Yvie are joined by Boomer Banks—and things get VERY real, VERY fast 👀From DJ booths to the adult film industry, Boomer breaks down how he got his start, what the industry is actually like behind the scenes, and the truth about beauty standards.Then the conversation takes a serious turn as he opens up about his experience contracting monkeypox—how he was treated and the stigma that came with it.   If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhereFollow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of I Heart Podcast as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Frankie Paul Drama, Morality Clauses & Drag Race

Mar 30 · 47m

In today’s episode of HIGHKEY!, Ry and Yvie dive straight into the Taylor Frankie Paul drama—who’s in the wrong, who’s getting away with what, and why reality TV has been letting questionable people slide for YEARS 👀 Then things get… HIGHKEY unhinged. Yvie breaks down the idea of a morality clause (and what actually counts as “crossing the line”), including whether certain activities might technically violate it 💀 Plus, they get into Drag Race predictions, hot takes, and the usual chaotic spirals you expect.   If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhereFollow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of I Heart Podcast as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highkey! Bonus: Doja Cat, Chappell Roan, and the Struggle for Boundaries

Mar 26 · 18m

We hope you're enjoying this week's clip episode – but you KNOW Yvie and Ry have too much to say to wait another week! So here's a little treat: a bonus episode with their thoughts on Doja Cat, Chappell Roan, and the progress and pitfalls of experimenting with boundaries as someone in the public eye.Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhereFollow along on socials @highkeyhere Highkey! is a production of I Heart Podcast as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group.Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger.Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser.And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter.If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highkey! Highlights: Utica Queen, Brooke Lynne Hytes, and Alaska Thunderf*ck

Mar 23 · 43m

Highkey, Here! Ryan was sick this week so there’s no new episode—but don’t worry, HIGHKEY! will be back next week with all the unhinged reactions, chaos, and hot takes you missed. In the meantime, here are some clips from our top episodes 👀 Stay tuned!   If you’re HIGHKEY! vibing with us, come hang on Patreon! We’re dropping early ad-free episodes on Fridays and who knows what else? www.patreon.com/HIGHKEY   Watch HIGHKEY! on YouTube at youtube.com/@highkeyhereFollow along on socials @highkeyhere  Highkey! is a production of I Heart Podcast as a part of the Outspoken Network. This show is created and executive produced by Ryan Mitchell, Yvie Oddly and YEA Media Group. Our Executive Producers are Juliana Torres and Ian McNeny. Special thanks to Riley Peleuses and Kidd Nation, Justin Chavez. Executive Producers for YEA Media Group are Ryan Kershner  and Travis Lamont Ballinger. Our iHeart team is Jess Kreinchich and Sierra Kaiser. And our theme music is by the one and only Kion Hersey. And our show art is by Work by Work with photography by Eric Carter. If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Ryan and Yvie as guests on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, please reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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